Embossing Basics

[Sk8cait]

Do i need to store my pad in a baggie, i felt that my pad dried out and i feel like my powder dose not stay on or its not on thick enough and i keep curling the edges of my paper...

[datzfast]

that is not ink, its glue. im not amused

[CCNutella]

Your voice sounds really pleasant too!

[trekranger]

can you do this on differant material like copper or clay ...

[davidsaso1234]

cool



[wildboytheyoukai]

Does this work with any ink or glue

for example can I use a slower to dry ink or glue so I can draw up a design?

[RangerInd]

@wildboytheyoukai This will work with any ink that stays wet for a bit. I would not use a glue, because some glues will bubble when they get heated.

[Traybuff]

Is embossing powder the same as the velvet flock powder, becuase I am wondering if embossing gives a smooth riased 3d effect. I am soon makeing disney Rapunzels dress based on thelimited edition Rapunzel doll & the fabric has this deep Purple smooth velvet vine pattern on the Satin skirt, the effect is a raised 3d effect pattern on the surface of the fabric. I have no idea how to do this, so that's why i'm asking about this ambossing, if it gives that riased effect i'm after as I have no idea

[RangerInd]

@Traybuff Embossing powder and velvet flock powder are two different things. The flocking will give more of a texture similar to velvet and it is raised. Embossing powder does give a raised effect, but depending on the powder you use, can be smooth, glossy, bumpy or matte or a combination. Sounds like for what you are doing you may want to use flock powder. Hopefully that helps.

[friskerbizkit]

Hi! I didn't know that you could heat embossing using regular pigment ink and embossing powder. What is the chemistry between the two products when this is done? I've always known pigment ink to be very chalky and rub off if not sealed. I am assuming that sealing it with the embossing powder will delete that type of issue; however, how does the embossing powder stick to the pigment ink?

thanks!

[paperpatti]

@friskerbizkit Embossing powder will stick to any ink that stays wet long enough for you to get the powder onto the stamped image. It will not need to be sealed as long as you melt the powder.

[junglee786]

could you use a hair dryer instead?

[paperpatti]

@junglee786 You cannot use a hair dryer because it does not get hot enough to melt the powder.

[Angie8820]

Great thanx

[ScrappingLatina]

Great tips... Thanks. 

[susannaj0827]

Thanks & GOD BLess =)

[xoxbabyRxox]

hi i have a question do you have to use card stock paper for the power to emboss on? because i tried on normal computer paper and it doesnt work =(

[RangerInd]

@xoxbabyRxox It should work on any paper. Maybe the ink you are using is drying out before you put the powder on?

[LadyBlackHeart03]

Down here in New Zealand we have a thing called an Anti static pad - which is pretty much a little material bag with i believe corn startch or corn flour in it...which helps with reducings the amount of embossing powder sticking to the paper in areas that arent inked :o)

[claudycarina1]

Its so Beautiful!!

I want to get that stuff

Kisess and congratulations!!

[1tinac]

embossing was what got me stamping...it is an amzing technique.